The San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) has been awarded a $45,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support the nonprofit’s efforts to help decrease the stray overpopulation in San Antonio and its surrounding areas. Funds will provide an estimated 1,000 discounted spay/neuter surgeries at the Brooks Spay/Neuter Clinic, currently operated by the SAHS.

“Thanks to the funds granted to us by the Petco Foundation, we will be able to provide even more opportunities for residents who are looking to improve the lives of their pets,” said SAHS President/CEO, Nancy May.

Although the spay/neuter clinic is located in the city’s south side, low-cost services will be available for all residents of San Antonio and its surrounding areas.

“The biggest way we can decrease the pet overpopulation in San Antonio,” said SAHS Spay/Neuter Program Manager, Danika Linares, “is by providing pet sterilizations for responsible owners with limited funds.”

In 2017, the SAHS performed more than 15,000 spay/neuter surgeries for pets of San Antonio and its neighboring residents.

In order to take advantage of low-cost spay/neuter surgeries and events offered by the San Antonio Humane Society, the nonprofit asks that individuals continue checking SAhumane.org/spayneuter or follow the SAHS on Facebook and Twitter @sahumane.

About the Author

Cathy M. Rosenthal has more than 25 years of experience in public relations, communications and humane education in the animal welfare field. She has worked for local humane societies and national humane groups, appearing on hundreds of television and radio news and public affairs programs to address animal issues. She currently is a consultant for local and national animal welfare organizations, writing grants, annual reports and other marketing materials. She is also the author of several children's books about animals.